Lincoln Continental vs. Cadillac CT6

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln Continental and Cadillac CT6 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lincoln Continental and the Cadillac CT6.

When we compare the Lincoln Continental's and the Cadillac CT6's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Cadillac CT6 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln Continental's and the Cadillac CT6's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln Continental is a better car than the Cadillac CT6.

Pricing: A used 2020 Lincoln Continental ranges from $25,897 to $45,987 while a used 2020 Cadillac CT6 is priced between $32,683 to $60,572.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lincoln Continental loses 54.3 percent of its value and the Cadillac CT6 loses 57.2 percent of its value. This means the Lincoln Continental retains 2.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Cadillac CT6.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lincoln Continental is 8.2 out of 10 while the Cadillac CT6's quality rating is 6.4 out of 10. This results in the Lincoln Continental being ranked 3 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Cadillac CT6 being ranked 18 out of 24.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lincoln Continental is 7.6 out of 10. For the Cadillac CT6 the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln Continental an advantage in reliability compared to the Cadillac CT6.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln Continental’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Cadillac CT6 base engine makes 335 horsepower. The Continental is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The CT6 is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the Cadillac CT6 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln Continental. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Cadillac CT6 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Lincoln Continental has the advantage in the areas of rear leg room cargo space. The Lincoln Continental and Cadillac CT6 are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: The Lincoln Continental has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.